thwart
to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
to frustrate or baffle (a plan, purpose, etc.).
Archaic.
to cross.
to extend across.
a seat across a boat, especially one used by a rower.
a transverse member spreading the gunwales of a canoe or the like.
passing or lying crosswise or across; cross; transverse.
perverse; obstinate.
adverse; unfavorable.
across; athwart.
Origin of thwart
1synonym study For thwart
Other words for thwart
Other words from thwart
- thwart·ed·ly, adverb
- thwarter, noun
- un·thwart·ed, adjective
- un·thwart·ing, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for thwart
/ (θwɔːt) /
to oppose successfully or prevent; frustrate: they thwarted the plan
obsolete to be or move across
nautical a seat lying across a boat and occupied by an oarsman
passing or being situated across
archaic perverse or stubborn
obsolete across
Origin of thwart
1Derived forms of thwart
- thwartedly, adverb
- thwarter, noun
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